Two-phase separated flow model of refrigerants flowing through capillary tubes
Capillary tubes are often used as an expansion and controlling device in refrigeration systems. The homogeneous two-phase flow model has been used exclusively in capillary tube flow studies and has not changed appreciably since the 1950's. However, some experimental results show that two-phase flow in small diameter tubes may be not entirely homogeneous due to phase interaction. In this paper, a separated flow model of refrigerants through capillary tubes is derived. The effects of various correlations of relevant parameters; frictional pressure gradient and slip ratio, on the prediction of a separated flow model are investigated. The results calculated by this separated flow model are compared with the measured data reported in the literature. Finally suitable correlations of relevant parameters for a flow model are proposed.
- Research Organization:
- King Mongkut's Univ. of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok (TH)
- OSTI ID:
- 20030399
- Journal Information:
- International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Journal Name: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 27; ISSN 0735-1933; ISSN IHMTDL
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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